Friday, June 13

black./womyn.:conversations… DCJCC’s Goldman Theater 1529 16th St. NW 7 p.m. Join Women In the Life for this Washington Red Carpet premiere as they kick off their very first film festival by, for and about lesbians of color. $20 admission. Presented by the Women In the Life Association. A post-screening party follows at Avenue Nightclub, 649 New York Ave. NW. $15 cover (or $10 with film ticket stub). Visit www.womeninthelife.com.

Songs and Steps of Pride 545 7th St. SE 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, the program features performances by the Rock Creek Singers of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Not What You Think and several cabaret singers. ”Songs and Steps of Pride” will be a fun evening of entertainment ranging from a set of cowboy songs to a capella harmonies to the story-telling of cabaret to a chance to get up and join the fun. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Visit www.chaw.org or call 202-547-6839.

A Different Kind of Ladies’ Night Pride Celebration Gazuza 1629 Connecticut Ave. NW 6 p.m. Head to Gazuza, located just off the parade route, to celebrate Pride with hundreds of women from up and down the East Coast. No cover. Drink specials.

Monday, June 16

Northern Virginia Interfaith Pride Service 6130 Old Telegraph Road Alexandria A wonderful celebration of our various faith traditions within our area’s LGBT community. Participating and sponsoring churches and organizations include: Hope UCC Church – Alexandria, Little River UCC Church – Annandale, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia – Fairfax, Dignity of Northern Virginia, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, and People of Faith for Equality in Virginia. Hosted by Hope United Church of Christ.